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#130 of 225 Re: scion xb windshield cracks [teddi2] by scioncate Dec 31, 2007 (9:10 am)
Replying to: teddi2 (Nov 05, 2007 4:20 pm) I've got a 2006 xB, and just this week, the windshield cracked for a second time after a stone hit it while driving on the highway. The first time, last summer, I didn't perceive any impact to the windshield; it just was cracked one morning when I got into the car. I just called the salesperson I bought the car from, and he said he's not aware of any issue with the xB windshields cracking. The Toyota 800 number isn't in service today because of the holiday....   Teddi2, what did you have in mind in terms of "stepping forward to Toyota"?   Thanks, Cathy Replies to this message: hondadave7 (Dec 31, 2007 2:02 pm)
#131 of 225 Re: No luck with Beaverton, OR Scion [scionowner2] by scioncate Dec 31, 2007 (9:12 am)
Replying to: scionowner2 (May 04, 2007 12:30 pm) Just read your posting....the first cracked windshield in my xB last summer started just like that...an L shape crack behind the rearview mirror.
#132 of 225 crack windshield by just4fun2 Dec 31, 2007 (12:27 pm)
Pls don't flame me for asking this, but what size tires do you run on your Xb's? The reason that I ask is the lower the profile the stiffer the ride will be and that might be sending the road bumps harder into the vehicle stressing the windshields. I agree that the windshields shouldn't crack with low profile tires, I am just trying to figure this out.   I own a 08 xB since August 08 and thank goodness I haven't had this issue of the windshield cracking.   I believe that those that have had their windshields crack should open a case with the National Highway Safety Administration and them maybe if enough people complain something might get done.   Good Luck Replies to this message: aruiz (Jan 24, 2008 9:16 am)
#133 of 225 Re: scion xb windshield cracks [scioncate] by hondadave7 Dec 31, 2007 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: scioncate (Dec 31, 2007 9:10 am) Yes, that salesperson isn't aware that the Sun comes up in the East either. I made a (1) one piece straight strut bar for my '06 xB within 2 weeks of purchase, I believe the front end flexes because the Sardine cans they use are just too thin to keep the front end from bending. And glass doesn't flex. David
#134 of 225 Re: scion xb windshield cracks [teddi2] by wheelman Jan 16, 2008 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: teddi2 (Nov 05, 2007 4:20 pm) Teddi2 Best of luck on your discussion with Toyota/Scion concerning the windshield of your '06 xB. If they agree to replace your windshield, that's great. If not, I recommend you read my 'federal case' post.   The WheelMan.
#135 of 225 not sure if i should buy xb by oldnfat2 Jan 19, 2008 (5:47 am)
was going to buy new xb today. now im not sure what to do after reading this forum.. love the car though any ideas for another car this cool? Replies to this message: dwynne (Jan 19, 2008 9:23 am) lavarious (Jan 21, 2008 8:13 am) dwynne (Jan 21, 2008 6:17 pm)
#136 of 225 Re: not sure if i should buy xb [oldnfat2] by dwynne Jan 19, 2008 (9:23 am)
Replying to: oldnfat2 (Jan 19, 2008 5:47 am) I would not worry about it. Scion as sold TONS of xB models and there are a few (vocal, of course) folks with the problem. So the odds are good you will not have trouble. If you get a current (2nd gen) xB the odds go down even further.   The HHR looks cool to me, nearly as ugly as the original xB . But that is a GM product, so I would rather take my chances on the glass of the xB failing than everything that could go wrong on a GM.   Dennis
#137 of 225 Re: not sure if i should buy xb [oldnfat2] by lavarious Jan 21, 2008 (8:13 am)
Replying to: oldnfat2 (Jan 19, 2008 5:47 am) From my experience it doesn't matter if you get a generation 1 or generation 2 xB they both seem to have the issue. I get just as many gen 2 owners who write me to complain as I do gen 1 owners. Maybe if you are looking for a quirky car get a mini. Replies to this message: dwynne (Jan 21, 2008 6:17 pm)
#138 of 225 Re: not sure if i should buy xb [lavarious] by dwynne Jan 21, 2008 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: lavarious (Jan 21, 2008 8:13 am) How about the smart fortwo? It does not get ANY quirkier than that and still be called a car ?   Cheap too, but really, really small.   Dennis
#139 of 225 Re: Scion xB Windshield cracks [justgina] by aruiz Jan 22, 2008 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: justgina (Aug 15, 2006 6:11 am) Yeah - I have ten thousand miles on my 2008xB --I do have 18 inch wheels on it (tho much like they are selling them with at the dealer) Same thing a lil pebble and two cracks later the dealer wants $470.00 not including install. So then I ask if they have 2 order that and he says naw I have them in stock(pause) Oh wait, I am temporarily out of stock.......that leads me to believe that already there are a few trashed windshields out there!!!

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